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Marshall Crossman Paintings

American, b. 1951

Marshall Crossman creates lively paintings that ripple with energy and movement. In her studio in San Francisco, the American artist draws on the iconic work of the Bay Area Figurative painters in her pieces, abstracting her figures in rich swirls of colors and motion — there is a tangible sense of freedom and elation in Crossman’s depictions of swimmers splashing along the coast or a fisherman hoisting his catch in the air. 

While Crossman’s human subjects are somewhat obscured by motion or splashing sea water, she conveys a story as deep and meaningful as any sharp photograph could. Her “Pacifica” series of oil paintings sees a shift in focus away from active beachgoers to tranquil sunlit beaches and bluish-green waves making their way toward the shore. Crossman works in a stream-of-consciousness mode, applying paint and experimenting with colors as she goes until she reaches a final work that feels "fully resolved" to her.

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Crossman graduated from Colorado State University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In 1977, she moved to San Francisco, where she fell in love with the art scene — and specifically the work of figurative painters. As she began to produce her own art, her modes and techniques matured and morphed. Originally working with oils on canvas, she moved into experimenting with watercolors in 2008 as an artist-in-residence at Foundation Obras in Portugal.

After living and working for 40 years in San Francisco, Crossman moved her family and her work to Alameda, California, in 2017. She continues to explore adding new dimensions to her paintings and producing inspiring art. Her work is held in many public and private collections in the United States and Europe.

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Artist: Marshall Crossman
Beach Series #87
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Quogue, NY
Colorful oil on canvas abstract expressionistic figurative painting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Yucatan #5
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Quogue, NY
Colorful oil on canvas abstract expressionistic figurative painting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Beach Series #230
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Quogue, NY
Colorful oil on canvas abstract expressionistic figurative painting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pacifica #4
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Quogue, NY
Colorful oil on canvas abstract expressionistic figurative painting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Class Photo #156
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic me...
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2010s Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Class Photo #155
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic me...
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2010s Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Beach Series #87, 2005
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Quogue, NY
oil on canvas
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Bearch Series #118
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
"After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic m...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Class Photo Study 10
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
"After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic m...
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2010s Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Class Photo Study 11
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
"After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Beach Series #184
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
"After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Class Photo Study 13
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
"After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

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Oil

Class Photo Study 12
By Marshall Crossman
Located in Park City, UT
"After painting for over 30 years, I am still fascinated by the alchemy & expression of paint. Primarily I am a studio painter working in oil on canvas. Oil paint is a very elastic m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Marshall Crossman Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Marshall Crossman paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of green, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Marshall Crossman in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Marshall Crossman paintings, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Anthony Leone, Jenny Nelson, and Melissa Meyer. Marshall Crossman paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,300 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $4,500.

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